What Putin Is Up To

What Putin Is Up To

4/23/2017

link

https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/03/putin-trump-russia-flynn-sessions-hack-kremlin/518412/

summary

This article examines the relationship between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, attempting to shed light on the alleged connections and possible collusion during the 2016 US presidential election. The author discusses the controversy surrounding Trump's former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn and Attorney General Jeff Sessions, both of whom had undisclosed contacts with Russian officials. The article delves into Russia's hacking activities and explores the motivations behind Putin's support for Trump. It also highlights the implications of these connections on US-Russian relations and the global political landscape.

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